From Shostakovich to Synths | A Quick History of Film Music
I went to a movie-soundtrack concert, and here’s the notes. Music has been a critical component of movie experience since its very beginning (1985). In the silent film era, live music was essential, with pianists and small ensembles performing alongside screenings. improvising and enhancing the on-screen action. Fun fact: Dmitri Shostakovich, before becoming a legendary composer, worked as a silent film pianist in Soviet Russia. With the arrival of synchronized sound, film scores became pre-recorded, often performed by full orchestras....